N. Nawin Sona is a seasoned Indian Administrative Service officer of the 2000 batch, belonging to the Maharashtra cadre, who has played a pivotal role in shaping public health policy and governance in one of India’s most populous states. With a deep commitment to strengthening the state’s healthcare ecosystem, he has served as Principal Secretary-2 in the Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra, where his work has spanned the integration of technology, policy reforms, and improving service delivery mechanisms at scale. As part of his public health leadership, he has articulated a vision of leveraging digital solutions to enhance citizen access to care, championing initiatives such as comprehensive digital health records and system redesign to make healthcare more patient-centric and data-driven.

During his tenure, Sona has been instrumental in advancing Maharashtra’s healthcare digitisation strategy, emphasising the importance of electronic health records, interoperability, and the use of emerging technologies to support preventive and continuous care across the state’s complex network of primary and secondary health facilities. His approach reflects a belief in blending traditional public health goals with innovation to ensure efficient, equitable service delivery for diverse populations.

Beyond digital health, Sona’s leadership has extended to policy initiatives such as streamlining public medical procurement processes and supporting the implementation of universal healthcare approaches that bring greater financial protection and quality services to vulnerable populations — reinforcing the state’s commitment to inclusive health.
The Times of India

His expertise has also been recognised on national platforms where he has shared insights on transforming public health systems, highlighting Maharashtra’s experiences as models for broader reform. Sona’s administrative acumen and strategic foresight continue to contribute to the evolution of public health governance, embedding innovation, resilience, and service orientation into the state’s healthcare architecture